Did you know that .xyz is the most popular new domain extension in the world? And it’s not just first-time web sites that are adopting it. Existing businesses are choosing to re-brand under the domain name. Perhaps it’s because .xyz is the first top-level domain (TLD) to specifically target Generations X, Y, and Z, a demographic that… Continue reading Why We Love .XYZ (And You Should, Too!)
A long time ago (nearly 20 years), there were just a few top level domains (TLDs), apart from a long list reserved for specific countries. They were .com, .org, .net, .int, .edu, .gov, .mil, and .arpa. As the Internet grew, people demanded more TLDs to make room for all the new web sites. The technical… Continue reading Why Are Prices Higher for Certain TLDs?
The numbers are in for the best-selling new domain extensions so far in 2017. Sales data of these new gTLDs is compiled from a variety of public records. However, the more established .COM, .NET, .ORG, .BIZ, and .INFO are excluded. Data Compilation Sources* ICANN IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) Trademark Clearing House Centralized Zone Data Service… Continue reading The Top 10 New gTLDs Sold in 2017 to Date
The numbers are out for March 2016, and here are the best-selling new domain extensions across the entire internet (not including the more established .COM, .NET, .ORG, .BIZ, .INFO, etc). First, some highlights: .CLOUD – the modern gTLD for the cloud space and beyond – captured March’s top spot, followed by three technology-driven gTLDs –… Continue reading Top TLDs for March 2016: Winning 25 Domain Extensions
